lighting design experience
ABOUT FACE THEATRE COMPANY, Chicago, IL
Execution of Justice, directed by Gary Griffin, 2007
ACT THEATRE, Seattle, WA
Dangerous Liaisons, directed by John Langs, 2016
Assassins, directed by John Langs, 2016
THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM, Chicago, IL
Gulliver's Travels, directed by David Kersnar, 2001
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Montgomery, AL
Alabama Story, directed by Rick Dildine, 2020
AMERICAN BLUES THEATER, Chicago, IL
Looking Over the President's Shoulder, directed by Timothy Douglas, 2016
AMERICAN THEATRE COMPANY, Chicago, IL
Fulfillment, directed by Ethan Mcsweeny, 2015
The Royale, directed by Jamie Castaneda, 2015
The Big Meal, directed by Dexter Bullard, 2011
Living Out, directed by Cecilie Keenan, 2005
Tin Types, directed by Mikhael Garver, 2003
ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY, Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat, directed by Doug Hara and Steve Pacek, 2020
Beauty and the Beast, directed by Whit Maclaughlin, 2014
Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat, directed by Doug Hara and Steve Pacek, 2014
Hard Times, directed by Heidi Stillman, 2004
CAPITAL THEATRE, Clear Water, FL
Agatha Christie’s THE BBC MURDERS, directed by Judith Walcutt, 2013
CASA MANANA, Fortworth, TX
To Kill a Mockingbird, Wendy Dann, 2011
THE CHICAGO THEATER, Chicago, IL
25th Anniversary of Improv Olympic, directed by Charma Halpem, 2005
Bobby McFerrin and Chicago Children's Choir, directed by Bobby McFerrin, 2003
CHICAGO THEATER SWEATSHOP (associate artist), Chicago, IL
Tables and Beds, directed by Emilio Williams, 2013
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK, Cincinnati, OH
Actually, directed by Bridget Leak, 2020
The Thanksgiving Play, directed by Lisa Portes, 2019
CIRCLE X THEATRE COMPANY (associate artist), Los Angeles, CA
Naked Before God, directed by Leo Geter, 2012
The Good Book of Pedantry and Wonder, directed by John Patrick Langs, 2010
Battle Hymn, directed by John Patrick Langs, 2009
Eurydice, directed by John Patrick Langs, 2006
The Brothers Karamazov, directed by John Patrick Langs, 2005
CITY THEATRE COMPANY, Pittsburgh, PA
The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, directed by Tracy Bridgden, 2018
The Royale, directed by Stuart Carden, 2017
CLEVELAND PLAYHOUSE, Cleveland, OH
How We Got On, directed by Jamie Castaneda, 2014
DALLAS THEATRE CENTER, Dallas, TX
To Kill a Mockingbird, Wendy Dann, 2011
DARIEN LAKE AMUSEMENT PARK, Darien, NY
Nik Wallenda After the Falls, directed by Nik Wallenda, 2014
DOG, A THEATER COMPANY, Chicago, IL
Interference, directed by Leslie Buxbaum, 2003
DRURY LANE, Chicago/Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Forever Plaid, directed by Paul Pement, 2006
Grand Hotel, directed by Michael Weber, 2005
Schoolhouse Rock Live, directed by Scott Ferguson, 2005
ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE LA, Los Angeles, CA
Tree, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, 2009
ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY, Santa Barbara
Sweeney Todd, directed by Jonathon Fox, 2015
RED, directed by Brian Shnipper, 2014
THE FLEA THEATER, New York City, NY
Fulfillment, directed by Ethan Mcsweeny, 2015
FOX WOODS RESORT AND CASINO, Mashantucket, CT
Nik Wallenda's Zircus II, directed by Nik Wallenda and Brian Sidney Bembridge, 2017
Nik Wallenda's Zircus, directed by Nik Wallenda and Brian Sidney Bembridge, 2016
THE GOODMAN THEATRE, Chicago, IL
Cascabel, directed by Heidi Stillman, 2014
Hephaestus, directed by Heidi Stillman and Tony Hernandez, 2009
WOW, directed by Janet Ulrich Brooks, 2002
JUNEAU LYRIC OPERA
Cavalleria, directed by Brian Sidney Bembridge, 2019
Don Giovanni, directed by Paul Shipper, 2015
LIVE BAIT THEATER, Chicago, IL
Camp Nimrod for Girls, directed by Jay Paul Skelton, 2004
LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY (artistic associate), Chicago, IL
Act(s) of God, directed by Hiedi Stillman, 2019
Hard Times, directed by Heidi Stillman, 2017
Life Sucks, directed by Andy White, 2016
Cascabel, directed by Hiedi Stillman, 2012
Mr Rickey Calls a Meeting, directed by Nicole Brooks, 2012
Black Diamond, The Years the Locusts Have Eaten, directed by D. Catlin and N. Brooks, 2007
The Wooden Breeks, directed by Heidi Stillman, 2007
Hephaestus, directed by Heidi Stillman and Tony Hernandez, 2005-2008
Summertime, directed by Joy Gregory, 2002
Hard Times, directed by Heidi Stillman, 2001-2002
Metamorphosis, directed by David Catlin, 2000
Lookingglass Hamlet, directed by Laura Eason, 2000
MADISON REPERTORY THEATER, Madison, WI
Top Dog Under Dog, directed by Ron OJ Parson, 2005
MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER, Milwaukee, WI
Inventing van Gogh, directed by Kurt Beattie, 2003
NIK WALLENDA INC/CAC, SARASOTA, FL
A Brave New Wonderland, directed by Nik Wallenda and Brian Sidney Bembridge, 2023
THE NEXT THEATRE COMPANY, Chicago, IL
Measure for Measure, directed by Jason Loewith, 2003
NEW CENTURY THEATRE COMPANY, Seattle, WA
Mary's Wedding, directed by John Patrick Langs, 2014
NOBLE FOOL THEATRICALS, St. Charles, IL
The Accomplice, directed by Matt Reader, 2006
The Mikado Version 2.005, directed by Amy Binns-Calvey, 2005
PARKER PLAYHOUSE, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Agatha Christie’s THE BBC MURDERS, directed by Judith Walcutt, 2012
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER
Heisenbergh, directed by Tracy Brigden, 2018
Radio Golf, directed by Ron OJ Parson, 2008
PRECIOUS METTLE, Chicago, IL
Buicks, directed by Kevin Fox, 2005
QUINTESSENCE THEATRE GROUP, Philadelphia, PA
Flyin’ West, directed by Zuhairah McGill, 2022
Camille, directed by Steven Anthony Wright, 2022
The Wizard of Oz, directed by Lee Cortopassi, 2019
Frankenstein, directed by Alex Burns, 2018
Saint Joan, directed by Becky Wright, 2016
Faustus, directed by Alex Burns, 2016
RAVINIA MUSIC FESTIVAL, Highland Park, IL
Le Freyschutz (American Premier), conducted by Christoph Eschenbach, directed by Michael Halberstam, 2003
REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST LOUIS, St Louis, MO
Nonsense and Beauty, directed by Seth Gordon, 2019
The Royale, directed by Stuart Carden, 2017
Race, directed by Timothy Near, 2012
Crime and Punishment, directed by Stuart Carden, 2010
RIVER PARK CENTER, International Mystery Writers' Festival, Owensboro, KY
Death By Darkness, directed by Ron OJ Parson, 2007
Columbo Takes the Rap, directed by Ron OJ Parson, 2007
ROUTE 66 Theatre Company (Artistic Associate), Chicago, IL
No Wake, directed by Kimberly Senior, 2016
The Downpour, directed by Erica Weiss, 2014
Cicada, directed by Erica Weiss, 2014
SANTA FE PLAYHOUSE, Santa Fe, NM
The Mountaintop, directed by Zuhairah McGill, 2022
SKYLINE STAGE NAVY PIER, Chicago, IL
Cirque Shanghai Gold, directed by Silvia Hase, 2008
SUMMER NIGHT THEATER ENSEMBLE, Chciago, IL
Snow Palace, directed by Nick Bowling, 1999
TEATRO LUNA, Chicago, IL
Your Problem with Men, directed by Alexandra Meda, 2013
Living Large in a Mini Kind of Way, directed by Diane Rodriquez, 2012
TEATRO VISTA (Artistic Associate), Chicago, IL
Tamer of Horses, directed by Ron Parson, 2014
The Sins of Sor Juana, directed by Edward Torres, 2004
THE THEATRE BUILDING, Chicago, IL
Final Angel, directed by Jim Dennon, 2003
THEATRE WORKS HARTFORD, Hartford, CT
Zoey’s Perfect Wedding, directed by Rob Ruggerio, 2022
The Lifespan of a Fact, directed by Tracy Brigden, 2020
TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY (artistic associate), Chicago, IL
Paradise Blue, directed by Ron Parson, 2017
Chimerica, directed by Nick Bowling, 2016
The Price, directed by Louis Contey, 2015
Sorry, directed by Louis Contey. 2015
That Hopey Changey Thing, directed by Louis Contey. 2015
My Name is Asher Lev, directed by Kimberly Senior, 2014
The Normal Heart, directed by Nick Bowling, 2013
A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Ron Parson, 2013
Concerning Strange Devices of the Distant West, directed by Lisa Portes, 2013
A Walk in the Woods, directed by Nick Bowling, 2011
The Children's Hour, directed by Nick Bowling, 2008
TRUMBO: Red White and Black Listed, directed by Louis Contey, 2008
Hannah and Martin, directed by Jeremy B Cohen, 2003 & 2004
Hannah and Martin (Theatre on the Lake), directed by Jeremy B Cohen. 2004
A Cry of Players, directed by Jay Paul Skelton, 1999
TWO RIVER THEATER, Red Bank, NJ
Melissa Arctic, directed by Aaron Posner, 2009
TROPICANA SHOWROOM, Atlantic City, NJ
Nik Wallenda's Zircus, directed by Nik Wallenda and Brian Sidney Bembridge, 2017
Nik Wallenda and the Wallenda Family Experience, directed by Nik Wallenda, 2012
TRUMP TAJ MAHAL, Atlantic City, NJ
Nik Wallenda's Zircus, directed by Nik Wallenda and Brian Sidney Bembridge, 2016
UMA PRODUCTIONS (associate artist), Chicago, IL
The Pool Of Bethesda, directed by Mikahel Garver, 2004
WRITERS’ THEATRE (artistic council), Glencoe, IL
Marjorie Prime, Kimberly Senior, 2015
Othello, directed by Michael Halberstam, 2007
Duchess of Malfi, directed by Michael Halberstam, 2006
A Christmas Carol, directed by Shade Murray, 2002-2006
DANCE
THE CIVIC BALLET OF CHICAGO
Russian Suite, directed by Larry Long, 2001
Spirit, directed by Kenny Ingram, 2001
Opus Never Ending, directed by Carl Corry, 2001
Passages, directed by Daniel Baudendistal, 2001
LA LUNA NEGRA DANCE THEATER (artistic associate), Chicago, IL
La Llorna, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2000
Ognat, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2000
Breath In Memory, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2000
Amor y Dalor, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2000
Lateä After Siesta, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2000
Guachi Guaro, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2000
TAG, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2000
Carmen, directed by Nancy Turano, 2000
VICSERAL DANCE COMPANY (founding member), Chicago, IL
Hadal Zone, choreographed by Brian Enos, 2015
Sum Noir, choreographed by Nick Pupio, 2015
Changes, choreographed by Monica Cervantes, 2014
Glint, choreographed by Robyn Mineko Williams, 2014
Landings, Chasms, choreographed by Sidra Bell, 2013
Senza di Te, choreographed by Nick Pupio, 2013
Impetere, choreographed by Nick Pupio, 2013
Academic Design
CHICAGO ACADEMY OF THE ARTS, Chicago, IL
Fame the Musical, directed by Eduardo Vilaro, 2001
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE, Lake Forest, IL
No Way to Treat a Lady, directed by Dennis Mae, 2002
Angels in America, Part I, directed by Greg Werstler, 2000
Happy Days, directed by Kelly Cooper, 2000
Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Dennis Mae, 1999
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Les Miserables, directed by Larry Little, 2001
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
Picasso at the Lapin Agile, directed by Craig Kinser, 2001
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
A Matter of Life and Death, directed by, Heidi Stillman, 2015
EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, Winston-Salem, NC
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Scenic & Lighting Design, 1997
TEACHING
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
Guest Lecturer of Lighting Design (2007)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Adjunct Professor of Design: Set Design III & Lighting Design III (2004-2008)
Student Design Advisor (2004-2009)
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE, Lake Forest, IL
Guest Lecturer of Scenic Design (1999-2002)
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL
Adjunct Professor, Lighting Fundamentals (2004)
NEW HAMPSHIRE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE GUILD, Plymouth, NH
Guest Lecturer of Theater Design and Theater Education (2010)
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
Guest Lecturer of Scenic Design and Puppetry (1999-2007)
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY, Plymouth, NH
Guest Lecturer of Scenic and Lighting Design (2010)
STEPPENWOLF YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL, CHICAGO, IL
Panelist, Getting Started in Professional Theater (2014)
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Meadows School of the Arts, Dallas, TX
Guest Lecturer of Theater Design (2011)
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse, NY
Guest Lecturer of Theater and Production Design (2012-2016)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, Winston Salem, NC
Guest Lecturer of Theater and Production Design (2009)
Guest Lecturer of Design and Portfolio Design (2009)